This course will explore the biology and economics of growing and caring for plants, emphasizing basic horticulture practices and the biological and environmental principles on which they are based. The students are exposed to practical applications of horticulture science: propagation, plant identification, pest/disease identification and control options, environmentally safe use of pesticides, and factors that influence plant growth. There will also be an overview of the different aspects of the horticulture industry. CSU, UC